Periodically, I create Open Threads on the various Thyroid Forums, where I pose a question that may be of interest to all you wise and wonderful forum members and visitors. These are always such informative and wonderful threads, because many amazing people typically join in and share their ideas, insights, or stories. So, here goes.

What is The One Thing You Wish Your Dr Told You?

Here's a question for everyone in the main Thyroid Support forum. "What is the one thing you wish your doctor had told you when you were first diagnosed with a thyroid condition?" I'll get things started with my own input. In my case, I wish my doctor at the time had told me that it could take time for me to feel better. I think at that point, I knew so little about thyroid problems that I was certain I would take my pill, and feel great within minutes -- kind of like taking an aspirin or something! Little did I know, eh? I think that hearing that would have tamped down my expectations that my levothyroxine was some sort of miracle pill-- which I discovered, later, wasn't even the case for me anyway! What's your story?

The One Quality in Your Perfect Doctor?

Over in the Thyroid Top Doctors Forum, I'd like to toss out a question to consider: " What one quality do you think is absolutely essential in a great doctor to care for your thyroid health?" In my own case, I think a willingness to learn -- as manifested by listening to patients, reading, and being open-minded -- are crucial. I have a great doctor, Kate Lemmerman -- and I've featured her in an interview I did here at the site. She truly embodies that ideal, in that in the many years I've been her patient, she has always been willing to learn, and has a truly open mind. What do you think is the most important quality in a great doctor for your thyroid treatment? Share your story now!

Carbs? Cut Them or Not to Lose Weight?

Here's a question I want to put out there to the community at the Thyroid Diet and Weight Loss forum. "If you're a thyroid dieter, do you ultimately have to cut out carbs to lose weight?" I know some of us are calorie sensitive, some carb-sensitive, and some sensitive to both. Some thyroid dieters seem to be ok if they cut out the "bad" carbs only -- the high glycemic bread/sugar, etc. But others need to get total carb counts down quite low, 60 g or less, per day, for example. What's YOUR experience?

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